Discover the New York State flag, the official flag of the 47th state of the USA, in our categoru of US state flags. With more than 19.5 million inhabitants, New-York state is the fourth most populated state in the United States of America. Its most famous city is obviously New-York City. However, it is not New-York City but Albany which is the capital of this US state. Not clear enough? Well, Albany was named capital of the United States in 1797 because at that time it was the most populated city in New-York and it was the most important economic pillar thanks to its port. Things did change, but no one has thought of it since. The current flag of the state of New York was adopted in 1901 and this flag has four colors.

Important information about the state of New York:

Nickname: Empire State

Year of joining the United States of America: 1788

Population (as of July 2015): 19,795,791

Capital city: Albany.

Largest city: New York City.

Everything you need to know about the New-York State flag!

The flag and ensign of New York features the city's coat of arms in the centre of the flag on a blue background.

The official flag of the state of New York represents several important symbols for the United States of America:

- To the left of the flag is a figure representing the Goddess of Liberty, wearing a Phrygian cap and carrying a spear. She symbolizes the independence of the United Kingdom at the time.

- To the right of this banner is a figure representing Justice, also wearing a Phrygian cap and blindfolded and holding a sword and the scales of justice represented blindfolded, holding a sword and the scales of justice, also wearing a Phrygian cap.

- These two figures surround a coat of arms. On the coat of arms are two ships sailing on the water, symbolizing the maritime industry of the state.

- This coat of arms is surmounted by a globe showing the Atlantic Ocean where Uncle Sam's country is located and a bald eagle. The coat of arms is surmounted by a globe showing the Atlantic Ocean and a bald eagle, the official animal representation of the USA.

- Under the coat of arms, there is also a white ribbon with the official state motto 'Excelsior' which means 'Higher'.

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